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Kentucky Kingdom just announced an $11 million investment for 2025 https://www.wdrb.com/news/business/kentucky-kingdom-planning-11-million-family-focused-expansion-with-3-new-rides/article_37d90b84-c31e-11ef-aef9-8bb3acc356b3.html LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky Kingdom plans to expand with a new family-oriented section of the park. In a news release, the park said it plans an $11 million addition that will include three all-new, family-friendly rides. It will also re-theme ten rides to give them a Kentucky twist. The additions also include a new 4,800 square foot playground for younger guests. Two dining locations will also be reimagined to serve local dishes. “As a family-centered park, we’re dedicated to creating spaces that bring loved ones together, and this new land is our way of celebrating our Kentucky roots while offering exciting new experiences for our guests,” said Kentucky Kingdom General Manager Sara Worrell in a release. Details about the new attractions will be released later, but the additions will debut in May 2025. The announcement is part of Kentucky Kingdom's plan to invest $25 million over the next two seasons.

Definitely - lots of potential with that footprint.

I agree. Outwardly there doesn't appear to be any reason for it to exist anymore - I think there's far more potential in trying to come up with kid-focused family dining experience and reconfiguring the area in the process. Or even just adding more space for another ride or two for kids. I also firmly believe that Mooseburger should be replaced with something more like the modern eateries that Cedar Fair parks have received (eg: Miami River Brewhouse, The Farmhouse/Grand Pavillion, Lazy Bear Lodge, Firehouse, etc).

I hope there are plans in the near future to demolish that Go Fresh Restaurant, between the Theater and the Kiddo's Land. What an eyesore, worse than the Carousel. Just on my mind, needed to vent it out.

The list corporate released wasn't comprehensive - it mostly listed the parks with extremely large and glaring ride removals. There was no reason to believe other parks couldn't receive attractions in 2026. As for the entertainment budget increasing that isn't a shock - corporate is conducting a NATIONAL talent search for the entire chain.

IMO Zach can be upset about the carousel all he wants and has every right to voice it, but it does seem that every couple of weeks when someone decides to finally chime in this thread, Zach always somehow brings up the Carosuel. lol. Definitely see how Kim can get upset about it. I can see both sides. I’m sorry, but in all due respect, just bringing this up completely disproves your “intent” lol. I mean this in all good fun but saying that and immediately following it up is just funny, in other words it’s like saying “No offense, but you are really ugly.” lol. Anyways, some park news for the upcoming season. I would like to be the first to share opening day is April 5th, as of now Friday evenings in the spring are returning, which haven’t since 2021. Of course the schedule is being finalized so it could easily be taken off the table, which happened last year. The entertainment budget has increased this year, which has been pretty much nonexistent since Selim took it away after the 2021 season. The park is currently in the midst of hiring a new entertainment manager. Also it’s to my knowledge the park is likely receiving an attraction in 2026. Contrary to what corporate released.